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Curious...

Bubs is 5 days today and he has this dry flaky skin on his belly and back. Its like dandruff but not on his scalp. What is it? I put vaseline on it which took care of the problem, but am still curious if anyone has seen the same on their munchkins.

I had this problem with my little one when he was born. I was told by his nurse that it is normal and will go away after a couple weeks. His skin is getting used to the new environment, so it is going to be extra dry. Keep lotion handy and use it multiple times a day.

I asked my Dr about it and first thing she said was "Are you using Johnson baby products?" Which I told her no and she then clued me in that Johnson's can cause that flaky skin on babies. Bubs isnt ready to take baths yet (hes only a week old and still has his cord) but we use Aveeno anyway as they're dye and scent free.

Every newborn has dry flaky skin it goes away without use of anything I have four kids and all had it...my doctor even advised against using any lotion or baby oil as they tend to make baby's skin too sensitive

Every newborn has dry flaky skin it goes away without use of anything I have four kids and all had it...my doctor even advised against using any lotion or baby oil as they tend to make baby's skin too sensitive

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